20th July 2026 The Federal Government has reportedly allocated ₦8.05 billion for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of churches and mosques in the 2026 Appropriation Budget, despite projecting a ₦31.45 trillion budget deficit. According to the report, the allocation has sparked renewed debate over the government’s spending priorities at a time when Nigeria is grappling…
20th July 2026 Troops conducting security operations in Benue State have arrested five suspected militia members and recovered a firearm during a coordinated operation aimed at tackling armed violence and criminal activities in the state. According to military authorities, the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence during ongoing clearance operations in parts of Benue. A…
20th July 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has been plunged into a fresh leadership crisis following a disagreement between rival factions over the party’s chairmanship. The dispute, which has heightened tensions within the party, revolves around competing claims to the leadership of the Edo State chapter. Both factions insist they are…
20th July 2026 An Anambra State court has sentenced a choirmaster to 25 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of rape, bringing an end to a case that has drawn significant public attention. The court held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conviction of the defendant. In delivering…
July 20th 2026 Residents of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have continued to pay glowing tributes to the late Mary Habila, describing her as a compassionate, hardworking, and selfless nurse whose dedication to caring for others left a lasting impact on the community. Friends, neighbours, colleagues, and community members recalled that…
13th July 2026 Lagos politician and African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, a development that has elicited an outpouring of sympathy from political leaders, supporters and Nigerians across the country. Although details surrounding her passing were not immediately disclosed, the news has been met with heartfelt…
10th July 2026 The Federal Government has confirmed that all the schoolchildren, teachers, and the school principal abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro-Esiele Community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety for their families and communities. The victims were kidnapped after heavily…
10th July 2026 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed agreement with the position of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, that President Bola Tinubu has done what is constitutionally expected of him as Commander-in-Chief by directing the nation’s security agencies. However, Obi…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have traded words over allegations concerning former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s hospital visit and the conditions of his detention. The controversy began after the ADC accused the anti-corruption agency of denying El-Rufai access to adequate medical care while…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he cannot guarantee that he will be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing that his commitment is to the future of Nigeria rather than any personal political ambition. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi noted that while many Nigerians are already focused on the…
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